Who may enter Canada to study To be able to enter Canada as a student, you need to have a valid study permit or letter of introduction that shows you have been approved for a study permit be attending a designated learning institution with a COVID-19 readiness plan approved by its province or territory It…
Starting August 9, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. EDT, fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents of the United States (U.S.), currently residing in the U.S., will be permitted to enter Canada for discretionary (non-essential) travel. Starting September 7, 2021, other fully vaccinated foreign nationals may come to Canada for discretionary (non-essential) purposes. To be eligible to…
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has put in place a temporary public policy that exempts some low-risk, in-Canada foreign nationals from having to complete an additional immigration medical exam as part of their application for permanent residence or for a permanent resident visa. When applying for permanent residence or for a permanent resident visa,…
IRCC has updated the table that shows how much money you need to settle in Canada. To stay eligible, you may need to update your settlement fund numbers in your Express Entry profile. The update must be done no later than July 15, 2021. Who needs proof of funds You need proof of funds to…
As of June 29, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will once again give Express Entry candidates who receive an invitation to apply 60 days to submit their application for permanent residence. At the start of the pandemic, the invitation to apply period for permanent residence was increased from 60 to 90 days to…
Starting June 21, 2021, any foreign national who holds a valid Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) may travel to Canada. Helping applicants with expired and expiring COPRs A COPR’s validity, which can last for up to one year, is tied to the applicant’s passport and their immigration medical examination. However, many applicants were not able…
Who is a Permanent Resident (PR) A permanent resident is someone who has been given permanent resident status by immigrating to Canada but is not a Canadian citizen. Permanent residents are citizens of other countries. A person in Canada temporarily, like a student or foreign worker, is not a permanent resident. How to Become a…
The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced today that the other 2 streams are now open, offering a path to permanent residence for eligible Hong Kong residents in Canada who are workers or recent graduates. Eligible applicants must have valid temporary resident status and be in Canada both when they submit their application and…
The BC PNP Tech Pilot has been extended indefinitely and renamed BC PNP Tech. BC PNP Tech offers people in 29 tech occupations a prioritized pathway to permanent residency, and an opportunity to contribute to the Province’s shared prosperity and build a great life here in B.C. If your employee applies with a valid job…
If your permit expires but you keep meeting the requirements of your stay and you respect the conditions of your study permit, you may apply to restore your status as a student. If you want to keep studying in Canada, you must: apply for a new study permit apply to restore your temporary resident status…
